Fairfax, VA — This month, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) will launch the 2023 Summer Crime Prevention Initiative and announce this year’s focus areas. In an ongoing effort to proactively combat crime in Fairfax County and keep the county one of the safest of its size, FCPD is launching a coordinated effort to reduce…
Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department needs your help in preventing burglaries. Home security starts with you! Officers from our Crime Prevention Unit have identified some simple tips that can help strengthen the security of your property and deter crime. Make your home a hard-target for burglars. Did you know that our…
Fairfax County – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings, and ongoing programs. Getting involved in your community provides numerous benefits, including enhancing public safety, preventing crime, and fostering stronger relationships with your local first…
Between May 8th and May 12th, the Fairfax County Police Department launched the “50 Means 50” campaign to deter dangerous driving behavior on the Fairfax County Parkway. FCPD initiated the “50 Means 50” campaign after an officer was nearly killed during a traffic stop on May 1. A 17-year-old driver was traveling northbound on the…
Fairfax County Police Department – Sobriety checkpoints will be held throughout district stations to help keep the streets safe from impaired drivers. Throughout the year, our Fairfax County DUI squad will host sobriety checkpoints throughout the County. District stations will also host sobriety checkpoints, between the hours are 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. The focus…
Sully Police District – On May 1 around 11:38 a.m., a patrol officer was on a routine traffic stop with a gray 2012 BMW 750 Series on southbound Fairfax County Parkway prior to Braddock Rd. The 17-year-old driver of a black 2018 BMW M3 was traveling northbound on Fairfax County Parkway at a high rate…
Release from the Fairfax County Government NewsCenter Our Police Department encourages faith leaders to request a security survey for their houses of worship. These surveys, which have been offered for years, assess a house of worship’s security level to verify its current level, modify policies if needed and offer ways to improve security. “The rich…
Fairfax, VA, — Starting today, the Fairfax County Police Department is rolling out their 2023 “Road Shark” campaign throughout Fairfax County. Road Shark is a high-visibility and coordinated enforcement and education effort to deter aggressive driving, reduce crashes, and change driving behavior. The FCPD Road Shark program was imagined in 1999 in response to increased…
Parents, it is important to talk with your child about safety. Having a discussion before a situation occurs is vital. Abductions are not common. Non-family abductions are the rarest type of abduction case and make up only 1% of the missing children cases reported to National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Still, these conversations…
The following roads are currently impacted by the heavy rain. This list includes locations where the roads are shut down or traffic is currently being affected. We will provide updates to this list throughout the day. UPDATED: 10/29/20 8:46 p.m. Sully District Station No issues reported Mount Vernon District Station No issues reported McLean District Station…
Fall is breeding season for deer and you can expect to see more of them on our roads. Please be aware that deer are unpredictable and crashes with them are a safety concern. There are hundreds of reportable accidents involving deer in the county and more than half of our annual crashes occur during the months of…
Fall is breeding season for deer and you can expect to see more of them on our roads. Please be aware that deer are unpredictable and crashes with them are a safety concern. There are hundreds of reportable accidents involving deer in the county and more than half of our annual crashes occur during the months of…
